Volume 5 Issue 9: Oct 3, 2025

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Oct 9, 2025

A salute to service: LTG Braga relinquishes USASOC command

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Acting Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Kirk Brinker, gives a speech as USASOC bids farewell to Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga after serving four years as its commanding general outside the USASOC Headquarters at Fort Brag ...

Oct 9, 2025

Fall for Dogwood: The Fayetteville Dogwood Fall Festival returns in 2025

Graphic provided by Fayetteville Dogwood FestivalGood music, food and fall themed fun for all ages will swirl into Festival Park with the falling leaves this season. On Oct. 18 and 19, The Dogwood Festival will be returning for the fall. This free fe ...

Oct 9, 2025

Lending perspectives: Local banks respond to recent federal rate cuts

 Chair Powell answers reporters' questions at the FOMC press conference on Sept. 17, 2025. Photo provided by the Federal Reserve.On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that it had decided to lower the target r ...

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Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earn high Leapfrog Safety Grades

Posted May 12, 2026
At every level of our health system, from frontline staff to executive leadership, patient safety and quality of care are not just talking points; they are core values that guide every decision we make.Cape Fear Valley Health hospitals earned A and B
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Oct 9, 2025

Cliffmore Park Apartments: Bringing affordable senior living to Fayetteville

The new Cliffmore Park Apartments are being constructed at 5133 Identity Lane in Fayetteville. The 72-unit rental development is set to provide much-needed affordable housing for seniors aged 55 and over. ...

Oct 9, 2025

Revitalizing Roseboro: Renovations spark renewed interest in one of Sampson County’s storied small towns

Renovations to 109-C Roseboro St. are expected to be complete by mid-January 2025. The building will house a retailer on the first floor and two studio apartments upstairs. ...

Oct 1, 2025

Game of drones: FCEDC’s upcoming drone competition pits the best against the best in military and regional technology

The Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is preparing to host its first drone competition taking place on Oct. 8-9 at The Range Complex in Cumberland County. There’s an open call out for drone enthusiasts across the c ...


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Empowering Veterans: The 2026 Fayetteville Veterans Business Expo aims to close the opportunity gap

This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th


Bee-lieve the hype: Local apiarists and entrepreneurs share handmade crafts and helpful knowledge about our most important pollinators

Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle


The Hive of Hope Mills is open for business: Big T's serves as anchor tenant

Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.